Still Life Art Prints - Page 17

Still life is a genre of art that focuses on depicting inanimate objects, such as flowers, fruit, and household items, arranged in a composition. The term "still life" comes from the Dutch word stilleven, which literally means "still life."

The history of still life painting can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where artists painted images of food, flowers, and everyday objects on tomb walls and in mosaics. However, it was during the Renaissance in Europe that still life painting began to gain popularity as a separate genre.

In the early stages of still life painting, objects were often arranged in a symbolic way to convey a deeper meaning or message. For example, a skull might represent the transience of life, while a book might symbolize knowledge or learning. These symbolic elements were often paired with flowers, fruits, and other objects to create complex and multi-layered compositions.

During the 17th century, still life painting reached its peak in the Netherlands, where artists like Jan Davidsz de Heem, Willem Claesz Heda, and Rachel Ruysch created highly realistic and detailed works. Dutch still life paintings often featured objects arranged on a table or shelf, with the play of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and texture.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, still life painting continued to evolve, with artists incorporating more varied and exotic objects into their compositions. For example, in the Rococo period, artists like Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin and Jean-Étienne Liotard began to include porcelain figurines, fine china, and other luxury objects in their still life paintings.

In the modern era, still life painting has continued to be a popular genre among artists, with many famous artists creating notable still life pieces. For example, Paul Cézanne's still life paintings were groundbreaking in their use of color and composition, while Georgia O'Keeffe's still life paintings of flowers were renowned for their close-up, almost abstracted perspective. Andy Warhol's iconic pop art still life pieces, such as his Campbell's Soup Cans, continue to be celebrated for their boldness and pop culture commentary.

Overall, still life painting has a rich and varied history, and continues to be a popular genre among artists today.

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Still Life with l'Esperance, 1901 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13148-GAP
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection

Still Life with Profile of Laval, 1886 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13145-GAP
Original Size:46 x 38.1 cm
Indianapolis Museum of Art Indiana USA

Still Life with Peaches, c.1889 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13132-GAP
Original Size:26 x 31.8 cm
Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University Massachusetts USA

Bowl of Fruit and Tankard before a Window, c.1890 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13131-GAP
Original Size:50.8 x 61.6 cm
National Gallery London United Kingdom

A Vase of Flowers, 1896 by Gauguin | Art Print

A Vase of Flowers 1896

Paul Gauguin
Giclée Canvas Print
$64.60
SKU: 13130-GAP
Original Size:64 x 74 cm
National Gallery London United Kingdom

Still Life with Moss Roses in a Basket, 1886 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13116-GAP
Original Size:50 x 63.2 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art Pennsylvania USA

Still Life with Three Puppies, 1888 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13113-GAP
Original Size:91.8 x 62.6 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York USA

Still life with Peonies and Mandolin, 1885 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13109-GAP
Original Size:61 x 51 cm
Musee d'Orsay Paris France

Still Life with Flowers (Interior of the Artist's Apartment on Rue Carcel, Paris), n.d. by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13104-GAP
Original Size:unknown
Nasjonalgalleriet Oslo Norway

Still Life, 1891 by Gauguin | Art Print

Still Life 1891

Paul Gauguin
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.78
SKU: 13102-GAP
Original Size:38.4 x 46.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York USA

Still Life with Fruits and Fan, 1888 by Gauguin | Art Print
SKU: 13088-GAP
Original Size:50 x 61 cm
Musee d'Orsay Paris France

Still Life with Flowers and Butterfly, c.1735 by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13087-HUY
Original Size:21 x 27 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery The Hague Netherlands

Still Life with Fruit and Butterfly, c.1735 by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13086-HUY
Original Size:21 x 27 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery The Hague Netherlands

Flowers in a Vase with a Snail on a Ledge, n.d. by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13085-HUY
Original Size:63 x 53 cm
Private Collection

Flower Still Life, 1706 by Jan van Huysum | Art Print

Flower Still Life 1706

Jan van Huysum
Giclée Canvas Print
$60.62
SKU: 13084-HUY
Original Size:89 x 72 cm
Hamburger Kunsthalle Hamburg Germany

Roses, Morning Glory, Narcissi, Aster and Other Flowers in a Basket, 1744 by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13083-HUY
Original Size:26 x 19.5 cm
Private Collection

Vase with Flowers, c.1720 by Jan van Huysum | Art Print

Vase with Flowers c.1720

Jan van Huysum
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.60
SKU: 13082-HUY
Original Size:79.1 x 60.6 cm
Dulwich Picture Gallery London United Kingdom

Flowers in a Terracotta Vase, n.d. by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13081-HUY
Original Size:unknown
Public Collection

Still Life with Flowers, n.d. by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13079-HUY
Original Size:63 x 50 cm
Galleria degli Uffizi Florence Italy

Still Life with Flowers and Fruits, 1749 by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13077-HUY
Original Size:66.5 x 52 cm
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Netherlands

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, n.d. by Jan van Huysum | Art Print
SKU: 13075-HUY
Original Size:81 x 61 cm
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Netherlands

Still Life with Flowers and Animals, 1670 by Abraham Mignon | Art Print
SKU: 13074-MIG
Original Size:101 x 83 cm
Public Collection

Still Life with Fruit and a Goldfinch, 1679 by Abraham Mignon | Art Print
SKU: 13073-MIG
Original Size:78 x 67 cm
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Netherlands

Summer Flowers, c.1660/80 by Abraham Mignon | Art Print

Summer Flowers c.1660/80

Abraham Mignon
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.74
SKU: 13072-MIG
Original Size:90 x 72.5 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery The Hague Netherlands

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